Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Clam Kangxi Stroke Count: 14 Page 1087, Entry 12 Pronounced bang. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is the same as the character for mussel (bàng). According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it is the same as the character for mussel (bàng). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), one definition refers to a beautiful pearl. In the Response to the Guest's Play (Da bin xi) by Ban Gu: The pearl of the Marquis of Sui is hidden within the clam. In the Corrected Characters (Ganlu zishu), it is noted as the common variant for the character for mussel (bàng).